Chandigarh
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is
the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This best planned modern city of India was planned
and designed by Le Corbusier,
a famous French architect and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. The charming town
referred as the 'paean to the urban planning' is divided into several
self-contained sectors, with its own
market-place, hospitals, educational
institutions, worship place, gardens and open play grounds etc. Provision for a
separate self-contained industrial zone at the east end of the city was made, to
keep the city pollution free.
Tourist Acctration in Chandigarh
- Rock Garden
- Rose Garden
- Sukhna Lake
Rock Garden: This unique garden made
out of rubble ranging from industrial to urban waste was conceived and created
by Nek Chand. It is a must visit site of Chandigarh
Rose Garden: This largest Rose
Garden in Asia was named after Dr. Zakir Hussain, the former President of
India. The garden sprawls over an area of 27 acres and has more than 17,000
plants representing about 1,600 varieties of rose species. It also has beautiful
fountains and a large number of trees known for medicinal value.
Sukhna Lake :
The beautiful lake provides water sport facilities like, boating, water-skiing,
canoeing etc. It also has a cafeteria and pub.
REACHING THERE
Airport : The Chandigarh airport is 12 kms. from the city
centre.
Railhead: 8 kms. from the city centre.
Road : Chandigarh is connected by excellent road
network. The N. H. 21 and 22 are the main roads linking the city
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